Cranberry Syrup (Printable Version)
A vibrant, tangy syrup adding rich color and burst of cranberry flavor to your favorite dishes and drinks.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
→ Sweeteners
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup water
→ Flavorings
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water.
02 - Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
03 - Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Remove from heat. For a smooth syrup, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or jar, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
05 - Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if desired.
06 - Let cool; the syrup will thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It turns a humble bag of cranberries into something that feels genuinely special with almost zero effort.
- You will find yourself drizzling it on everything from morning oatmeal to evening cocktails once you taste it.
02 -
- Do not walk away during the boiling stage because cranberry foam can overflow quickly and make a serious mess on your stove.
- The syrup thickens significantly as it cools, so do not panic if it seems thin when warm.
03 -
- Save the leftover cranberry solids from straining and swirl them into muffin batter for zero waste baking.
- If you want a thicker, more jam like consistency, simply simmer a few extra minutes before straining.